A very rich guy, who owns an NFL team, Robert McNair, feels the team name Redskins isn’t offensive. McNair confirmed his deep understanding of complex native’s rights issues by stating that while members of the Cherokee tribe can’t hold their whiskey, Cherokee courage merits respect.
From ICMNT:
McNair told me that he grew up in western North Carolina, around many Cherokee Indians. ‘‘Everybody respected their courage,’’ McNair told me of the Indians. ‘‘They might not have respected the way they held their whiskey, but. . . .’’ He laughed. ‘‘We respected their courage. They’re very brave people.’’ Put McNair down as not offended by ‘‘Redskins.’’
McNair, who is #194 of the Forbes 400 with a RealTime worth of $3.3 billion, gave $10,000 last year to help repeal a ballot initiative in Houston that protected gays and lesbians from forms of discrimination.
Consider the matter settled?
